City of Austin
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Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 24-0801082
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time: 6:32 p.m.
Location: West Slaughter Lane and Riddle Road
The Austin Police Department Highway Enforcement Investigations unit is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the driver of a suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that happened on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at approximately 6:32 p.m. The crash occurred near the intersection of West Slaughter Lane and Riddle Road.
A 7-year-old child was riding her bicycle with an adult when the crash happened. The suspect vehicle did not stop to render aid or call 9-1-1 and left the scene immediately after the crash.
The suspect driver is described as:
- Black female
- Short hair
- Mid 40 years of age
The suspect vehicle is described as:
- Jeep Compass Latitude 4X2
- Black in color
- 2019
Anyone with any information may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.